Bahareh Kokabian

Bahareh Kokabian, PhD, is an experienced Environmental Chemical Specialist III at the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, providing engineering support to environmental programs since March 2022. Previously, Bahareh served as an Environmental Scientist III at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the University of Texas at Arlington, focusing on reviews of engineering plans for public water systems and offering technical assistance. Bahareh also held the position of Academic Support Coordinator at Louisiana State University, overseeing the training and hiring of tutors and conducting workshops on educational strategies. As a Research Assistant at Mississippi State University, Bahareh gained expertise in microbial desalination and biological nutrient removal in wastewater treatment. Bahareh earned a PhD in Environmental Engineering from Mississippi State University.